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Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 122- You Are The Weakest Fink, GoodbyeA long overdue episode recorded weeks back. Life happened - Mike had another baby - James bet on horses - WE WERE BUSY OKAY!? Anyway... we're back... at least for now to talk contests and gameshows2022-05-2858 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 121 - The Return of Mike Golic Jr.Mike Golic Jr. returns to the podcast to talk with the Fink Brothers! Mike breaks down what it was like returning to the booth for the July 4th contest, co-hosting his own radio show over the past year, and much much more.2021-08-1346 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 119 - Yabado (Pre-Coney 2021)2021-06-261h 06Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 118 - Corn Fam2021-05-071h 10Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 117 - The 6th Finkies & Upcoming Contests!2021-04-1633 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 116 - On A Boat2021-03-1254 min
Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 115 - Apathy & THE BIG GAME2021-02-051h 02Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 114 - 6th Finkie Awards, Booze, & Other TalesThe 6th Finkie Awards are HAPPENING! Also, new news coming out the the British Eating League and MLE ends their contest calendar in a usual spot.2020-12-3156 minFink Beats The StomachEpiosde 113 - Definition of Success2020-12-101h 05Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 112 - Stonie Apology TourNathan's launches a new brand? The top eaters can't eat 6 lbs of candy? The Fink Brothers completely botched their predictions? ...well the last one isn't a surprise2020-11-1154 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 111 - Hit The BandsawNew MLE Rankings, BEL expands to 40,000 other places, and DraftKings is back in the competitive eating business! We break it down in the latest edition of FBTS2020-10-2958 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 110 - Horned CattleWe are breaking down the World Tamale Eating Championship that happened at the Western Days Festival in Lewisville, TX Then special shoutouts to the AEW debut of Megabyte Ronnie & The British Eating Leagues new cousin!2020-10-0250 minFink Beats The StomachMiki Sudo & Nick Wehry - Quarantine CuisineThe new bonus series "Quarantine Cuisine" serves up a conversation with the "Hungry Couple", Miki Sudo & Nick Wehry! These two have been very busy during their quarantine. Nationally televised eating contest? Check. Raising money for charity by eating wings? Sure. Debuting as video game characters? No sweat. Listen in for all this and more. Check out Miki & Nick's new website https://www.thehungrycouple.com/ Intro Music: "Quarantine" - Mat Best & Tim Montana Outro Music: "Splash Nebula" - Slime Girls2020-09-2134 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 109 - The Fattest PigsThe return of the World Slopper Eating Championship & discussion of the new British Eating League (BEL)2020-09-091h 10Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 108 - REDO (Interview with Mike Golic Jr.)The incredibly charismatic Mike Golic Jr. joins the Fink Brothers for a conversation about calling the 2020 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship.2020-08-141h 00Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 107 - Fink Clone2020 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship is in the books and we have the results! It was a socially distant contest, but that didn't stop history being made. The boys break down their thoughts from both the broadcast and being behind the scenes of the event!2020-07-161h 21Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 106 - A Socially Distant Road to Coney 2020July 4th, 2020 - The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champioship is actually happening! The Fink Brothers break down what is known, our predictions, and what it really means to eat Hot Dogs (& Buns) amid a global pandemic.2020-07-031h 07Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 105 - Quarantine Challenge (w/ Crazy Legs Conti)CLC joins the Fink Brothers, as we give our thoughts on BetOnline's partnership with MLE on the Quarentine Challenge. Stay tuned until the end for an audio treat like no other!2020-04-3037 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 104 - The Fifth Finkies NominationsWe are still social distancing, but are here to bring people together with the nominations for the Fifth Finkie Awards! It all goes down Saturday, April 25th!2020-04-1646 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 103 - No Swimsuit Attire Rule (w/ Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti)A long overdue interview with Competitive Eating legend - Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti. Strap in and enjoy!2020-04-0555 minFink Beats The StomachSpecial Report - Elite Eats Entertainment (w/ Dan "Killer" Kennedy)2020-04-0219 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 102 - Is Dr. House a Wet Sticky Bandit?It is 2020, so quarantine can't stop the Fink Brothers because... technology. Amid all the cancellations and uncertainty, the boys chat about Competitive Eating documentaries that are available to watch while you practice #SelfDistancing. What was planned to be "a short one" is rampant with tangents and bits - Enjoy!2020-03-201h 03Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 101 - All Mitt ProgramingMike was live for his first eating challenge! He had the honor of being invited to see George "The Smorgasbord" Chiger demolish a 6lb Burrito challenge at Elixir Bar & Grill in Edison, NJ. Hear his firsthand account of how George used his eating talents and XL mitts to take this down. Later, the boys ponder – what the heck happened to All Pro Eating? Is E3 still a thing? Are they necessary?2020-03-081h 01Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 100 - 100 Finks: A Look Back on 100 Episodes of FBTS2020-02-231h 53Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 99 - Sitting Down with Oliver Brooks (Nathan's Championship Stage Master)2019-12-1048 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 98 - with Matt "Hungry" Hazzard - H-E-B Texas BBQ Challenge & Fortune Bay Indian Taco Championship2019-11-1955 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 97 - STITCH Wings, Smoke's Poutine, and Lewisville Tamales2019-10-2855 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 96 - George Chiger on Porkroll & His Competitive Eating Journey2019-10-071h 13Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 95 - Catching Up with Ronnie Hartman & Buffalo Wing Fest2019-09-141h 17Fink Beats The StomachEp 94 - 2019 Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship & Deep Thoughts on the CircuitThe Fink Bros are joined by the amazing Lesley Ryder to break down the 2019 Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship. Obviously, things got off the rails pretty quick and got deep... real deep. We love Lesley and we hope you love this episode.2019-08-271h 12Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 93 - Adam Amin of ESPN ; Play by Play for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest2019-08-0541 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 92 - Top 3 Takeaways from the 2019 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest2019-07-1450 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 91 - Preview Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 20192019-07-011h 21Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 90 - Mike's Tales from the Road - Canteen Sandwiches, Donuts, and Pretzels2019-06-1459 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 89 - Central Islip Nathan's Qualifier & Mutton Glutton 20192019-05-2356 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 88 - National Sweet Corn Eating Championship ; Review of The Good, The Bad, The Hungry (ESPN Documentary)2019-05-0458 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 87 - Fourth Finkie Recap, Cape Coral Nathan's Qualifier, Gringo Bandito Taco Challenge2019-04-2049 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 86 - #FinkFanForum2019-04-0350 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 85 - Juan "More Bite" Interview & El CroquetazoApologies in advance for the audio issues we expereinced during recording!2019-03-271h 10Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 84 - Nathan's San Antonio Qualifier & The Fourth Finkie Awards (Re)Annoucement2019-03-0659 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 83 - Leah Shutkever on Girl v. Food & Road To Coney 2019 Preview2019-02-201h 00Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 82 - 100+lb Burger Challenge with Nick Wehry & The Fourth Finkie Awards Announcement2018-12-0253 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 81 - End of Wing Bowl, STITCH, and Fortune Bay Indian Tacos2018-11-1754 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 80 - MLE Quickfire, Chef One Dumplings, and Carmen Cincotti's Retirement2018-10-1359 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 79 - White Hut & Contest Improvement Brainstorm2018-09-221h 00Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 78 - Buffalo Recap & What Makes A Good Eating Event2018-09-1159 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 77 - Cory Hayashi Interview (Gyoza Wrap Up) & Updates to the MLE Top 502018-08-2459 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 76 - Gyoza Preview with Lesley Ryder & Esper's 2018 Dominance2018-08-1759 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 75 - Nathan's 2018 Wrap Up with Ken Hoffman Interview (Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Counter)2018-07-141h 22Fink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Roundtable2018-07-011h 33Fink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Rene & Kristina Rovtar - Syracuse, NY & Norfolk, VA2018-06-3033 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Adrian "The Rabbit" Morgan - Arlington, TX2018-06-2628 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Derek Jacobs & Holly Titus - Cincinnati, OH2018-06-2338 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 74 - A Delightful Guy2018-06-1458 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Darron Breeden - West Friendship, MD2018-06-0834 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco & Max Suzuki - Las Vegas, NV2018-06-0343 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 73 - Rise of the Middle of the PackThe Fink Brothers are joined by the great Daniel J. Girgis to discuss the Aebleskiver & Shirmp Eating Championship. There was also a twitter storm over the past few days, where people were discussing Kobi and a potential return. NY Post had a half page spread & we discuss!2018-05-311h 29Fink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Pablo Martinez & Kat Tesch - Ft. Myers, FL2018-05-2132 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 72 - I'm Just A Normal GuyThe Owensboro International Bar-B-Q Festival World Mutton Sandwich Eating Championship is in the books and we have the results! Also, breaking down one of the oddest press bits we've ever seen with Joey Chestnut "sneaking" into an eating establishment. Later we discuss our suggestions on giving spotlights to more eaters & something on the indie scene that seems to be doing the trick!2018-05-1647 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Rich "The Locust" LeFevre - Valencia, CA2018-05-1325 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Matt "Hungry" Hazzard - Valdosta, GAApril 21st, 2018 was a day so prestigious that it needed two Nathan's qualifiers! The first took "wild" and "adventures" to a whole new level. Mostly by combining them into a venue name - Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia. Matt "Hungry" Hazzard (Unranked) & Dee Martin (Unranked) took their competitive eating careers to new heights, as they both secured their spots for July 4th. Mr. Hazzard joins the Finks solo for this latest spotlight. Mrs. Martin never returned our messages and is probably using her better judgement keeping away from us. ...2018-05-0728 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 71 - The Trees Are HugeThree condiments & two contests - That is on the docket for this episode of FBTS. Joey Chestnut has launched his condiment line and we are trying it out live in studio! I am sure this type of visual/tasty activity will translate very well to audio podcasting. Then we discuss The John's Incredible Pizza World Pizza Eating Championship, as well as the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship. Can Esper's arms get any bigger? Is Matt Stonie in trouble going into the 4th? Can Carmen look more like serial killer? All this and more!2018-05-0546 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Juan Neave & "Princess" Kassie Zapata - Poteet, TXIt was April 14th, 2018 and the smell of strawberries & Hot Dogs were in the air. The Lone Star State would welcome two young stars to the ranks of competitors for Coney Island. Poteet, Texas hosted a one of the most competitive qualifiers we have seen thus far on the 2018 circuit. Juan Neave (Ranked #23) & "Princess" Kassie Zapata (Ranked #43) proved victorious for the second year in a row as a qualifying (platonic) pair. The dynamic Texan duo joins the Finks to talk about the qualifier and beyond. Kassie discusses her post contest meal, how she was proposed...2018-04-2136 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Eric "Badlands" Booker & Tracie "Shark" Dickerson - Miami, FLOn March 31st, 2018, Miami hosted the first 2018 qualifier on the Road to Coney 2018. Hot Dogs, Sunshine, and America's Past Time. Marlins Park housed an event of epic proportions. The crowd roared as the People's Champ Eric "Badlands" Booked (Ranked #18) secured his 20th berth for the mustard yellow belt. However, a newcomer perhaps stole the show as Tracie "Shark" Dickerson (Unranked) won in her debut with an overtime eat off!! There is a ton to discuss as these two join the Fink Brothers to talk about the past, present, and future of their careers in Competitive...2018-04-1439 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 70 - Don't Try This At HomeIs 2018 the year of the small town contest? James made the prediction and it seems to be coming true. As a way to keep the momentum, the Fink Brothers suggest their own ideas for future small town eating contests. Next, hide your kids... this one isn't for the weak stomach. The Truth, Gideon Oji drops by to discuss his new YouTube channel and his debut video. If you are brave, listen in as the Truth discusses what it is like to eat 50+ eggs including the shells!2018-04-0842 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Ronnie "DizzleFlex" Hartman & Brynn Szeles - Nashville, TNThe Music City was playing a tune of patriotism & victory when the final count was made on October 10th, 2017. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee hosted the final qualifier in 2017 for the 2018 Road To Coney. James was pleased. FINALLY, after a multi-year absence, Ronnie "DizzleFlex" Hartman (Ranked #32) dominated the competition by devouring 28.75 HDB. But one can't forget the newcomer - Brynn Szeles (unranked) emerged onto the scene & topped the women with 8.75 HDB. Join us as we chat with these two to talk about their long Road to Coney. Uncover the surprising & heartwarming past t...2018-03-2437 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 69 - Chance is FamousCome celebrate #NationalCerealDay with us as we discuss our bowl of choice! Also, we are breaking down what we know of the results of the Croqueta Eating Championship. Unfortunately, what we know consists of a tweet & non-relevant Facebook live streams. We'll figure something out!2018-03-1451 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Erik "The Red" Denmark & "Unstoppable B.A.B" Sarah Reinecke - Portland, ORThe Pacific Northwest was an area that yearned for a Nathan's qualifier. They finally got their wish on September 4th, 2017. It was housed within the Bite of Oregon food festival - a four day event celebrating all things Oregonian cuisine while raising money for the Special Olympics. A noble cause that is a perfect match for the noble performances from, Erik "The Red" Denmark (Ranked #15) & the "Unstoppable B.A.B." Sarah Reinecke (Ranked #36) as they take their place at the table on July 4th. During this Spotlight, Erik talks about his 28 HDB performance...2018-03-1037 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 68 - Touring The Poppy FieldsThe 2018 MLE season has begun & the Fink Brothers are breaking it down! Listen in to hear their thoughts on the contest, results, and implications for the rest of the year. If that wasn't enough, the Chili Champion himself, Carmen "The Mutiny"" Cincotti drops in to give his first hand insight into the contest & NJ transit. However before we get into any of that, Joey Chestnut has announced a signature condiment line! What the heck is Coney Sauce?2018-03-021h 09Fink Beats The StomachConey 2018 - Sophia DeVita & Juan "More Bite" Rodriguez - Des Moines, IAOn August 12th, 2017, the Road to Coney 2018 officially began. The Iowa State Fair hosted the first qualifier for the 2018 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship. A contest that is set to occur 326 days from the Iowa contest. When it was all said and done, Sophia DeVita (Ranked #24) & Juan "More Bite" Rodriguez (Ranked #12) secured their spot at the biggest table in sports by eating 19 & 28.5 Hot Dogs & Buns respectively. During this Spotlight, listen in to hear insights from both competitors as they prepare for Coney Island. How did wedding season play into Juan's choice of...2018-02-1733 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 67 - Bob is SourPhilly had one hell of a week! The Fink Brothers discuss the fallout from Wing Bowl 26 - including the Wingette Contest, Press Coverage, and the always controversial results. Also, the boys turn to the people as they answer questions from the #FinkFanForum.2018-02-1154 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 66 - Pre-Trump UberAn episode to kick off the New Year. Recorded post-Finkies, but pre-Wing Bowl, the boys give their Competitive Eating predictions/hopes for 2018, thoughts on Wing Bowl, and some YouTube shout outs. New year, same Finks!!2018-02-041h 08Fink Beats The StomachThe Third Finkie AwardsCome join us and listen in on the live recording of the Third Finkie Awards! 5 Awards, musical performances, and bits on bits on bits. The audio may not be great, but let that be a lesson that next time you better get a sitter and join us live!2018-02-021h 40Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 65 - The Third Finkie Awards ANNOUNCEMENT!!It is that time of year! The Third Finkie Awards will take place on Saturday, January, 13th 2018! Listen in as Mike & James go through the categories & nominees for the event. But don't get ahead of yourself! Before we get there we need to finish out the Competitive Eating Calendar. As is tradition, the boys break down the St. Elmo's Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship.2017-12-081h 00Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 64 - Happy Finksgiving!The holiday season has officially begun & the Fink Brothers are chatting about their favorite Thanksgiving memories! On top of that, listen in as they discuss a hilarious marketing ploy & Badlands becoming the real life Aquaman! Gather round with the family & listen in to this Thanksgiving edition of FBTS!2017-11-2345 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 63 - Food PhilosopherThere are tangents aplenty in the latest edition of FBTS - Marathons, Rankings, Women, Indian Tacos - You name it & the Finks rant about it. The year may be winding down, but the Fink Brothers ineptitude never wavers!2017-11-071h 05Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 62 - Fink BOOs The Stomach!A spooky & scary edition of FBTS! The ghosts & goblins are out, as the boys discuss Memphis Moonpies, the results from pouting, & a Halloween Costume Quiz!2017-10-301h 23Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 61 - Punt, Pass, KickA Live report from two.. count them... TWO contests! That's right the Fink Brothers, in some form, were live in attendance at the recent dumpling & pork roll eating championships! On top of that the Finks discuss results from Cheeseburgs & Tamales, as well as reliving the confidence crisis of their youths.2017-10-061h 21Fink Beats The StomachThe Road to Thunder Road - A Carmen Cincotti Special ReportCarmen Cincotti joins the show to give his reaction to the news of Joey Chestnut's retreat from the Trenton Thunder World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship. Also hear his thoughts on the rest of the competition, his history with Pork Roll, & the potential of changing the holiday season as we know it.2017-09-2523 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 60 - Cool EthanThis week the Finks discuss results from Bacon & Brats, including a heart warming tale of marital proportions! Then it is Mr. v. Mrs. as Mike & Kate go head to head in the cheese battle of the century. Finally, the Fink Brothers welcome their first literary guest - Mary Bowers returns to the show to talk about her new book! You can find Mary's book, Batter Up!: A Sprinkle Of Recipes From A Competitive Eater on Amazon at the link below!! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VWKPR4 2017-09-231h 13Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 59 - Saturday Night FeverWest coast represent! Lesley Ryder joins the pod to give her first hand take of the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship. Next up, Mike is fresh from Buffalo to discuss the sights & sounds of The U.S. National Buffalo Wing Eating Championship. Finally, James gives hot takes galore when discussion turns to a 2018 qualifier occurring in 2017.2017-09-081h 36Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 58 - DarrylThe Fink Brothers are back after wedding, honeymoon, and being on the road! Not only was it a busy month, but MLE had four contests this past weekend. Mike emceed 2 of them, so listen in to hear some first hand insight, including his biggest blunder yet. Also, hear James' hard feedback to the higher powers on the most recent ranking updates!2017-08-161h 19Fink Beats The StomachEpisode 57 - So Many NicknamesRight before Mike goes to get hitched, the Fink Brothers snuck in a recording recapping the biggest day in Competitive Eating! Join them as they discuss their personal experiences on the 4th at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating championship, the biggest surprises/disappointments, & a quick run down of some of the post Coney festivities & contests.2017-07-171h 19Fink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - The RoundtableAtleast for Fink Beats the Stomach, this is the culmination of the 2017 Road to Coney. Listen in as the Fink Brothers breakdown the big day with Kate, Maeve, and Coney newcomer - Carbone. There are hot takes & controversy abound! See you on the 4th!!2017-07-011h 46Fink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - The Champions - Joey "Jaws" Chestnut & Miki SudoWhen a champion is crowned they become an icon of that event. They are the personification of the highest honor that can be achieved. Therefore, they have everything to lose, and almost nothing to gain - almost. That is because a true champion never backs down to challengers. Old rivals or new foes, they are ready at all times to prove once again why they are the best in the world at what they do. All adversaries better know - You come at the King (or Queen), you best not miss. Joey "Jaws" Chestnut & Miki S...2017-07-011h 00Fink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - The Top Contenders - Carmen "The Mutiny" Cincotti & Matt "Megatoad" StonieAll competitors have to earn their spot at the coveted table at Coney Island. All warriors must vanquish their local foes to gain a chance to achieve infamy. Although this is fact, not all gladiators have done so with the ferocity as these two gentlemen have - The Top Contenders. Carmen "The Mutiny" Cincotti & Matt "Megatoad" Stonie have paved their Road To Coney in very different fashions. However, both have caught the eye of not only the Champion, but the world. This is their story.2017-06-301h 16Fink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - The Showmen - Gideon "The Truth" Oji & Juan "More Bite" RodriguezThe show stealer is the one who makes the biggest connection with the crowd. The one who makes the audience feel the raw emotion that they themselves feel. It can be through a fierce spirit. A spirit that drives them to best all of the competition. It can also be through a larger than life personality, trash talking, and over the top antics. Whatever it is, these showmen cause audience members to keep coming back for more - if only to see what they will do next. Gideon "The Truth" Oji & Juan "More Bite" Rodriguez j...2017-06-271h 02Fink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Yasir Salem & Geoff EsperYasir Salem & Geoff Esper join Mike to tell the story of their Road to Coney. First up, Yasir Salem chats about his life goals for 2017, his training regime for Coney, and what his future in competitive eating looks like. After an extremely impressive performance at his qualifier, Geoff Esper returns to the pod. Listen in as he talks about what it likes to be in the 50+ club, the Boston qualifier, and his goals for the 4th. 2017-06-2452 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Rene Rovtar & Eric "Badlands" BookerA monumental double spotlight episode, as first time Coney competitor Dr. Rene Rovtar & 20 year veteran Badlands Booker grace FBTS with their presence. First up is Rene a superintendent with a glowing personality, who is crossing off a bucket list item by attending Nathan's this year. Listen in to her chat about the reaction from the school community, what it was like at her qualifiers, and if she sees a future in competitive eating. Next up is the legend himself, Badlands Booker. BLB recounts tales of yesteryear, as he prepares for his 20th...2017-06-2348 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Debbie "The Wonder Woman" Bethea & Steve HendryOur first double spotlight episode, as we are joined by newcomer Debbie Bethea & longtime friend of the pod - Steve Hendry. First up, listen to Debbie chat with Mike about her roots in competitive eating, her plans for the all important introduction walk up, and the origin behind her nickname! After that stay tuned for the always fun, Steve Hendry. Shockingly this will only be his 2nd time at the big show, so listen in to get into the mind of the enigma that is Steve Hendry. Steve Hendry discusses his qu...2017-06-2136 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Darron BreedenThe Dark Horse was finally revealed, when Darron Breeden devoured 38 HDB in Norfolk! He joins both Fink Brothers to chat about his path into competitive eating, what triggered the improvement from 2016, and what his game plan is on the 4th.2017-06-1929 minFink Beats The StomachEpisode 56 - 280% HumidityThe Fink Bros are back from NOLA & ready to discuss the PACKED news items in the world of competitive eating. The boys breakdown the historic Quadurday, recieved a special report of the Ice Cream Sandwich eating contest, and of course give firsthand accounts of Mike's bachelor party during the Oyster Eating Championship! Special Thanks to the amazing Lesley Ryder for the Ice Cream scoop! (Get it?!)2017-06-1759 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Carlene & Rich "The Locust" LeFevreA historic #RoadToConey Spotlight, as Mike is joined by the Royal Couple of Competitive Eating - Carlene & Rich LeFevre. Listen in on how these two started their eating journey, wacky contests they have participated in over the years, and even marriage advice!!2017-06-1543 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Derek JacobsThe latest newcomer, Derek Jacobs, joins FBTS for this #RoadToConey Spotlight. Listen in to hear insight into how Derek integrated competitive eating into his day job, what his family thinks of his latest hobby, and what the future holds for him in the sport.2017-06-1127 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - "The Deep Fried Diva" Meredith BoxbergerBox Bitches Unite!! The always lovely Meredith Boxberger returns to FBTS!! If that wasn't enough - even James made it out for the interview! Join both Fink Brothers as they discuss the diva's 6th trip to Coney, why her qualifier was extra special, and sports stuff.2017-06-0227 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Josh "No Filler" MillerAfter years on the circuit, Josh Miller has finally qualified for Nathan's! Colorado's #1 eater joins FTBS FBTS to discuss his debut at Coney Island, his improvement over the past year, and what has him worried most!2017-05-2922 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - "Unstoppable B.A.B" Sarah ReineckeThe women's revolution gains another member, as Sarah Reinecke joins the ranks of the Nathan's women's hot dog eating contest. On this Road to Coney spotlight, Sarah discusses her first MLE contest, the conditions at the Ft. Worth qualifier, future plans, and more!2017-05-2722 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Pedram “King Carb" EsmaeelzadehThe fan turned competitor, King Carb, makes his FBTS return! He chats about what brought him out of retirement, what it was like beating out a veteran in Tampa, and his own predictions for the 4th. He also make an a special tease of an impending MLE debut - the Dark Horse!!2017-05-2424 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Erik "The Red" DenmarkErik Denmark is making his 12th - that's right, 12th - appearance at Coney Island this July. However, even though it has been a year, many people are still talking about the controversy surrounding last year. On this spotlight hear Erik's side of things, as well as his hopes for this year, what it was like when he first started, and more!2017-05-2200 minFink Beats The StomachConey 2017 - Michelle "Cardboard Shell" "Lescimo" LescoThe always amazing Michelle Lesco makes her FBTS return on the latest stop on the Road To Coney 2017 Spotlight Series. She talks about her training for the big day, predictions for the 4th, and of course her latest charity campaign!2017-05-2100 min